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Patent GB-190104602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Domestic and other Fire-grates
Inventor: FERRY SAMUEL OCTAVIUS
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4602. Ferry, S. O. March 4. Grates and fuel holders; feeding and stoking.- Relates to improvements in the grate described in Specification No. 4993, A.D. 1895, in which the fuel is fed to the fire from below. The grate is fitted with a revolving fuel hopper H and a revolving plate A by which the fuel is forced from the hopper into the grate. The hopper H is hung by hooked bearings on the shaft B. Its movement in either direction is limited on one side by stops M on the grate, and on the other side by stops N on the hopper engaging the front of the grate. The front edge of the hopper is provided with a lip L. The plate A is made integral with the shaft B, and may be provided with gills to facilitate combustion. For the same reason, air inlets Q<1> may be provided at the back of the grate. The shaft B turns in bearings, open above, in the back-plate P. It carries a disc with openings K for the insertion of a specially-shaped detachable hand-lever fur operating the plate A. The shaft B also carries ratchet-wheels at each side, which engage projecting pawls on the grate front to hold the plate A in any desired position. For this purpose the front is free to rise and fall, being secured by books S in slots T in the grate. The sides of the hopper H are made cam-shaped at J, and lift the grate front when the hopper is drawn forwards, so that its pawl is out of engagement with the ratchets on the shaft B, to enable the plate A to be turned out of the way for charging the hopper H with fresh fuel.
Patent GB-190105702-A (GB)
Title: Oil for the Cure of Rheumatism
Inventor: LEBEAU JEAN LOUIS
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5702. Lebeau, J. L. March 19. Liniments.-A liniment for the cure of rheumatism is composed of linseed oil, spirits of turpentine, camphor, and a small quantity of sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-190108107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas or Oil Engines.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 8107. Melhuish, A. G. April 19. Gas and explosivev a p o u r engines. - The engine completes a cycle in two strokes, the exhaust escapes s through ports 8 and a valve 9 at about two - thirds outstroke, and a vacuum is formed in the cylinder during the remainder of the stroke. A charge enters the cylinder at high pressure through ports 3 and a nozzle 4 on the piston, and is deflected by a projection 6 at the cylinder end and drives out the residual products ; it is compressed on the in-stroke. An exhaust valve may be arranged in the cylinder head, as shown at 10, Fig. 4, and opened by a cam 11 on both the out-stroke and in-stroke. The cam may be on the crank shaft, and act through rods or on a countershaft 14 driven by chain gearing 15. The framing may be, as in Fig. 4, composed of tubes with screwed joints, and the cylinder 7 may be of the same material with a water jacket composed of two reducing-sockets. The engine is suitable for motor cars and launches.
Patent GB-190110382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Chairs and Chair Keys.
Inventor: CLARK CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 10,382. Clark, C. May 20. Chairs; chair keys.-The inner faces of the jaws a<1>, a<2> are bevelled off in one direction, and the base a<3> in the opposite direction. The rail is held by two filling-pieces or keys c with correspondingly-inclined surfaces where they bear on the chair. A projection on one piece c takes into a recess in the other, to prevent their relative movement. The Provisional Specification states that one jaw has a parallel face, and movement is prevented by a rack and pawl on the jaw and key.
Patent GB-190111984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks for Holding or Storing Trousers and other Foldable Articles.
Inventor: POMEROY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 11,984. Pomeroy, W. June 12. Storing.-A rack to hold or store trousers, towels, or other foldable articles, is hinged at one end, and has attached to the other end a cord H, by which it may be drawn up against the wall or wardrobe or cupboard door, to which it is hinged. The ends of the rails G are shaped as shown at g, and fit curved slots d in the sides of the rack.
Patent GB-190116175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Escapement for Electromagnetically-controlled Clocks and like Mechanism
Inventor: GRENFELL HUBERT HENRY
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 16,175. Grenfell, H. H. Aug. 12. Signals, indicator or visible.-Im provements on the order telegraphs described in Specification No. 605, A.D,1901, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.]. An arm D on the last arbor r C of the train from the going barrel A of the clockwork makes half revolutions as a pin E on it escapes through a cut-away part M of a bar F in a guide G. The bar F is reciprocated by the rocking armature of a periodically excited electromagnet J.
Patent GB-190118345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tunnel Kilns for Burning Ceramic Articles.
Inventor: AUFORT ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 18,345. Aufort, A. Sept. 13. Wagons for kilns. A tunnel kiln for burning ceramic articles is shown in plan in Fig. 2 and in enlarged transverse section in Fig. 3. The kiln floor consists of a series of small carriages or trolleys, the platforms or bottoms of which are provided with a refractory packing or lining, and are connected with each other by airtight sand joints. The refractory lining j is of slightly less width and length than the platform, and the angleirons k on the sides of the platform form troughs for sand, into which dip the angle-iron l fixed to the kiln and extending for the whole length of the kiln. Suitably-shaped plates m, n are placed between the refractory packings of each trolley platform to enable sand joints to be formed. The loaded trolleys are passed or pulled towards the hearths e by a suitable windlass or other means.
Patent GB-190120277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Wood Wool.
Inventor: HAWLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,277. Hawley, J. Oct. 10. Wood wool.-Relates to a machine for making wood wool. The block of wood to be cut into wool is clamped on a slide C reciprocated by a crank A and connecting-rod B. The planing and scoring irons are mounted on a slide E, which is fed against the wood by a leading- screw J. This screw is rotated intermittently by a friction pawl M acting on the grooved disc K fixed on the end of the screw. The pawl M is reciprocated by bevel gear and a crank and connecting - rod from the main shaft A. The feed is automatically disengaged at the end of a traverse by a projection W on the slide E, which strikes the end of a bell crank V, and thus releases a second bell crank S, which, actuated by the spring U, lifts the pawl M out of gear with the disc K.
Patent GB-190121740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Heating Stoves
Inventor: TERRY CHARLES EDWIN RYDER
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,740. Terry, C. E. R., and Walker, G. H. Oct. 29. Gas fires.-The stove is formed of two parts, a plain body part A forming the actual fire, and a removable ornamental front E. The two are connected by screws or studs F entering tapped holes f.
Patent GB-190123634-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Wholesale Rough and Finishing Tempering of Watch and Clock Springs of Superior Quality, with Simultaneous Equal Coloration.
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 23,634. Uhrfedern - Fabrik Bellevue, and Hirth, J. Nov. 21. Furnaces for tempering metals.-Relates to the tempering of clock and watch springs. A number of white springs held in the left hand are laid in a collecting-comb, Fig. 6, held in the right hand, and when their ends project evenly, the nipping- bar hinged to the comb is closed on them, and a clamp, shown in Fig. 7, is secured on them. The clamp being hitched on the fixed crosshead of a stretching-frame, shown in Fig. 9, the comb is drawn by hand to the other ends of the springs, which are similarly secured by a second clamp. This clamp being hitched on the sliding crosshead of the stretching-frame, the springs are stretched and drawn out to a like length by the screw action. Six such sets of springs in six pairs of clamps are secured by buttons on a pair of discs 23 upon a shaft between arms 49 on a main shaft in standards 89. An endless band connects the two shafts so that rotation is imparted to the cylinder of stretched springs, and the arms allow it to be immersed in an oven 83 heated by a furnace 74. The hinged lid 45 of the oven carries end-cheeks to occupy the gaps through which the ends of the shaft protrude, and is counterweighted over pulleys 88. Sighting-apertures 52, and a thermometer 87, are provided. To render the heat regulable, the furnace consists of three or more adjacent fire chambers 71 having separate doors, dampers, and outlet flues, which last join a main flue 60. Screw adjustments 90 allow of one of the radial arms being put deeper in the oven than the other.
Patent GB-190200203-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Band or Belt
Inventor: DELEMESCHNIG JOSEF
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 203. Delemeschnig, J. Jan. 3. Straps and bands. -Relates to elastic bands for any purpose whatever. These bands are made of a looselywoven ground fabric a, Figs. 1 and 2, having rubber threads inserted between the warps, and the invention consists in passing through loops in some or all of the warp threads a number of stiff resilient cords or braids b arranged across the direction of the warp threads and in loops of various designs. This arrangement is designed to increase the durability and elasticity of the fabric, and prevents distortion of the patterns formed by the loops.
Patent GB-190203718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Briquettes for Lubricating Purposes
Inventor: SONNEBORN JACQUES
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 3718. Sonneborn, J. Feb. 13. Lubricants.-Mineral oils, vaseline, &c. are used in the manufacture of briquettes for lubricating purposes, a number of threads or fibres of cotton or other absorbent material being added. The mineral oils &c. are added to saponified animal fats, and the mixture is moulded under pressure, the fibres being added when the mixture is on the point of setting.
Patent GB-190204268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seed Drills.
Inventor: POHLE ALBIN
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4268. Pohle, A. Feb. 19. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to a drill for sowing clover and like seeds. The hopper a may be mounted in any suitable frame, not shown in the Figures. The bottom is sloping and, near the lower end, is formed with an upstanding hollow projection b. The rear side d of the hopper has a distributing-aperture y, and plates e and fare mounted in slides, to close or to regulate the size of the distributing-orifices. The Specification also indicates gearing, operated by a hand-wheel, for rotating the distributing-funnel c and for reciprocating a feeding-fork working over the bottom of the hopper a
Patent GB-190209502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Plows.
Inventor: COUCH ERWIN JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 9502. Couch, E. J. Aug. 19, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Ploughs.-Relates to a reversible plough having two shares and an adjustable beam that can be fixed in position for either share to be worked. The shares 1, 1 are connected to a single landside plate 2, to which the mouldboards 3, 3 are secured. The mouldboards are further secured together by bridge pieces having extensions in which wing pieces 12 are pivoted so that they will automatically take up their required position. A guide-bar 5, bent into a semicircle, is connected by downwardlyextending ends 6, 6 to the ends of the landside plate 2. A socket 4 for the vertically-bent end oE the beam 13 is secured to the plate 2. An eye 15 secured to the underside of the beam 13 embraces the guide-bar 5. The handles are secured to the beam, and a bell crank 21 actuated from a thumbpiece on the handles operates a catch 23, which passes through a hole in the beam 13 into one of a series of holes in the bar 5. By means of this adjustment, the width of the furrow may be regulated. The handles are provided with spring- controlled catches 31, which engage the underside of the bar 5 and reduce the strain on the beam when the handles are lifted.
Patent GB-190213135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks
Inventor: SMITH FRANK
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,135. Smith, F. June 10. Latches; locks, key.-Relates to locks and latches in which the latch may be secured from the inside of the room, and released, by means of a key, from the outside. The latch B, Fig. 2, is secured by a catch A actuated from the inside of the room, preferably by an indicating-pointer to turn the catch into position to engage the body of the latch. In some locks, a double-ended lever E is actuated by means of a key inserted in the keyhole Q of the separate lock F, first to move the lever outwards and disengage the catch A from the latch, and then by a further movement of the key the latch B is withdrawn to allow the door to open. When it is required to withdraw the stop without using a separate lock, the lever E is dispensed with, and a peg is inserted in the bolt W of the top look Q<1> to engage the lever A and to throw it clear of the latch B, when the bolt is shot forwards by means of the key of the lock Q<1>. In the lock shown in Fig. 5, the latch B is prevented from being withdrawn, by using the handle, by means of a follower M, engaging a projection T on the latch, the follower, in the position shown, having no power on the latch, and being returned by the spring S to its original position when the latch is withdrawn by means of a key. In locks to be used from either side of the door, the catch is made in two separate parts A, A<2>, Fig. 6, fitted with a duplex spring, and attached to separate handles or indicators.
Patent GB-190220498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoisting Apparatus
Inventor: RAYMOND F F
Filed: 1902-09-19
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,498. Lake, W. R., [Raymond, F. F.]. Sept. 19. Grabs; tip-buckets ; shoots. - Relates to hoisting - apparatus comprising means for facilitating the shooting of the coal or other contents of a bucket, grab, &c. The shoot is provided with a hopper mouth B, fitted with a door b, through which the grab &c. A can pass, and which is automatically opened and closed by the movement of the grab &c. As shown, the connection between the grab and door comprises a link c, pivoted to the door and to a crosshead C through which the grab ropes pass. The door is tightly retained in its closed position by means of a flap b<3>, Fig. 5, fixed on a shaft b<4> operated by rack-and-pinion gear, comprising a rack b<6> adapted to be engaged by a bracket on the door. In a modification, the hopper has two doors, each operated by a connection to the grab &c.
Patent GB-190222955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Machines for Perforating, Embossing, Indenting, Stencil Cutting, Printing, or otherwise Cutting or Indicating on Paper or other Material Letters, Figures, Words, Symbols, Signs, Ornaments, Quotations, or other Indications.
Inventor: SLOPER PERCY
Filed: 1902-10-21
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 22,955. Sloper, P. Oct. 21. Type-writers and like machines.-Comprises improvements in the details of type-writer-like machines for cutting stencils or for perforating, embossing, indenting, or otherwise cutting or printing on paper or other material letters, figures, words, symbols, signs, ornaments, quotations, &c. In a modification of the machine described in Specification No. 5898, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Cutting &c.], the lower wheel 2, Fig. 1, of the spacing-mechanism is rotated by the plunger 3 bearing upon the lever 5 on a spring-controlled spindle 6 which carries on an arm 7 a pawl 8 for driving the ratchet 10. Two sets of rollers may be used, one on each side of the marking-appliances. The upper wheel 1, Fig. 3, of any similar machine is mounted in a frame 11 pivoted to the spring plunger 12, so that the roller may swing into a position which enables it to draw the paper across the machine in a straight line. In machines with marking-devices fixed to a framework, an arm 14, Fig. 4, is mounted on a pivot 15 at the back of the machine, and is fitted with a hand-lever 16 which, being depressed, actuates the plungers 17 for perforating or marking the paper &c. The lever is guided into position by rollers 21, Fig. 5, on projections on a band 19, below which are shown the numbers to be punched or marked. The lever 14, Fig. 4, carries one or two upper spacing-rollers 1, and the bottom spacing-rollers 2 are mounted on a blade 23 of sheet metal &c. attached to the pivot 15. The upper roller 1 is rotated by a pawl and ratchet 27 driven by the rise of the handle 16. Indicating-plates 29, Figs. 8 and 9, are attached to the plungers 17, and are moved out of line as the operating-handle is depressed. The dies &c. may be arranged in the whole or part of a circle, and, when rubber or other type are used instead of perforators &c., an inking-roller may be arranged on either side of the frame so that the type may be inked by moving them over it. An opening in the frame 19 enables the impressions to be viewed as soon as made.
Patent GB-190226050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Clutches.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1902-11-26
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 26,050. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Nov. 26. Clutches.-Relates to means for automatically reducing the magnetizing force in a magnetic clutch at the instant the clutch members make contact with one another. The discs 1, 2, Fig. 1, are of magnetic material, and are carried respectively by the driving and driven shafts. An annular recess 2<1> in the disc 2 contains two opposed magnetic coils 3, 4, separated by insulating-material 5, and terminating respectively in fingers 9, 7, which project into a recess. The arrangement is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2. In operation, when the discs are separated, a circuit is complete from the source of supply 12, through the coil 3, resistance 13, and arm 14. By moving the arm 14 over the contacts of the resistance, the coil 3 is magnetized sufficiently to attract the disc 1, which then presses upon a sliding bolt 10 and makes contact between the fingers 7, 9, thus bringing into circuit the coil 4 opposed to the coil 3, to reduce the magnetizing force. The switch 15 may be actuated by hand, or may be opened automatically when the arm 14 reaches the opposite end of the resistance. A layer 6 of Babbitt or similar metal holds the coils in place, and a screw plug 8<1> is provided to facilitate access to the spring fingers 7,9.
Patent GB-190300754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-compressors.
Inventor: MYERS WILLIAM M
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 754. Myers, W. M. Jan. 12. Compressing.-The air is displaced in the compression chambers 3, 4 by liquid moved by the piston 1. The liquid is supplied in sufficient quantities to absorb the heat of compression, by a pump 10 driven by a cam through an adjustable lever 16. The liquid is delivered with the air to a separating- chamber, 29, whence it escapes through a float valve 31 to a cooling-chamber 33, flowing thence back to the pump suction chamber 41. The float 46 has a bent tube 47 passing into it to balance the pressure on the outside and inside of it. Oil or water may be used for cooling.
Patent GB-190300770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sizing Yarn, and like Machines.
Inventor: WEELE FREDERIC TER
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-06-17
Abstract: 770. Ter Weele, F. Oct. 9, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Yarns, sizing.-The hollow trunnions a of the drying - cylinders A of sizing-machines are mounted in bearings b, which are rotated by gearing c, d within fixed bearings e. The angular velocity of the bearings b should be a little less than that of the cylinders, so as to put the warp under tension. Similar rotary bearings may be used in connection with the sizing-rollers, squeezing-rollers, and back beams, and also other rollers which are caused to rotate by a row of threads, or a web of fabric, such rollers comprising such as are used in dressing and stretching machines for yarns.
Patent GB-190302277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps
Inventor: RIDINGS WILLIAM REGINALD
Filed: 1903-01-30
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 2277. Ridings, W. R. Jan. 30. Arc lamps. -A magazine for holding several carbons and supplying them successively to the carbon - holder i s described in connection with arc lamps of the type indicated in Fig. 7, in which a primer (not shown) is used to start the arc. The magazine may also be applied to other types. It consists of a number of tubes 9, Figs. 4, 5, and 6, arranged on a n axle 6, so that each tube is brought in turn in line with the carbon-holder 1. The carbons 20 project through into the carbonholders, and are pressed against them by the ends 14 of the pawls 13 centered on the axle 6 and pushed in the direction shown by the arrows by springs 16, Fig. 2, acting upon the connecting-rods 17. The next carbon 21 is resting on the surface of the pawl, while the others are supported on the fixed table 12. The lever 22 is fixed on the same shaft as the primer for striking the arc, controlled by the solenoids 30, and retracts the pawls into the position shown in Fig. 6, bearing against the carbons 21 which drop on to the top plate 11 of the carbon-holder. The contact of carbon 20 with the carbon-holder is maintained by the pressure on the magazine, until it clears the mouth, when the end of the carbon 21 is pressed against it and follows it gradually down a groove 63 in the plate 11 into the carbon-holder. The general arrangement of the lamp is shown in Fig. 2. The solenoid 30 acts on the plunger 31 connected to one end 34 of a bell-crank lever centered at 36, the other end of which acts through a link 39 on the shaft 23 carrying the striker 24 and the lever 22. The plunger also raises the link 46 acting on the lever 44 centered at 43, and releases the grippers 42, which otherwise are held on by the spring 48.
Patent GB-190308025-A (GB)
Title: Swan-electric Lamp Fitting with Transversely Arranged Plug Sleeves for Connection with the Spring Terminals
Inventor: SCHROEDER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1903-04-07
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 8025. Schr÷der, F. April 7. Incandescent lamps, holders for. An adapter comprises two screws a, b, which pass through the fitting c, retain the spring terminals d, e, and are electrically connected with plug sleeves f, g, passing transversely through the fitting.
Patent GB-190310908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats Chairs and Fauteuils
Inventor: RUNTZ ERNEST AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-05-13
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 10,908. Runtz, E. A., and Ford, G. M. May 13. Chairs; shelves.-Two or more seats or chairs 1 of the fauteuil type, for use in a theatre, public hall, church, or similar building, are constructed. side by side and with the inner arms 3 in contact or combined. Across the backs are fitted upper and lower shelves 4, 6, the former for opera-glasses, fans, programmes, &c., and fitted with a central dwarf railing 5, and the latter for hats, shawls, &c., and fitted with hooks 9 for umbrellas, sticks, &c. Under the seats and to the back legs is detachably fitted a tray 8 for macintoshes, overcoats, umbrellas, &c. Extra shelves and trays may be fitted.